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International students will receive an introductory email explaining the Dartmouth immigration sponsorship process from Dartmouth's Office of Visa and Immigration Services (OVIS) soon after they submit their intent to enroll. OVIS will be in contact with enrolling international students to support them as they complete their F-1 sponsorship request tasks. They also publish information for incoming international undergraduate students including how to request a Form I-20, obtaining a visa stamp, and travelling to Dartmouth.
Dartmouth's required New Student Orientation program includes student arrival, move-in, and First-Year Trips (which are optional, but very popular!), as well as many important programs that connect students with their peers, support staff, faculty, and the Dartmouth community. New students will also meet with faculty advisors and undergraduate deans before electing Fall term courses. The NSO website includes extensive information and resources for new students and their families and supporters.
Each enrolling student will be assigned an undergraduate dean who will work with them from their arrival on campus until their graduation. The office's main mission is to support students in their engagement with the curriculum and in their overall educational experience at Dartmouth. Visit the website to learn more about the role of the undergraduate dean and how they meet with, get to know, and support students throughout the year.
You'll need to log in to the Application Portal with your email address and password (as you did when you checked your admissions decision). Within the Enrollment Checklist on your personal portal page, you will see a link to the Enrollment Form. Just complete the form and submit it!
No, all that is required is an (electronic) signature. Rather than a deposit of money, it is the integrity of the admitted student's signature that holds their place in our entering class.
If you are an international student, you will receive an introductory email from the Dartmouth Office of Visa & Immigration Services (OVIS) soon after you submit your intent to enroll. They will walk you through the visa application process and will be available to answer your questions at that time.
If you are an international student enrolled in the Class of 2029, you will receive an introductory email from the Dartmouth Office of Visa and Immigration Services (OVIS) in May. The email from OVIS will explain the Dartmouth immigration sponsorship process and how to complete your F-1 sponsorship request tasks. The Office of Visa and Immigration Services also publishes information for incoming international undergraduate students including how to request your Form I-20, obtain a visa stamp, and travel to Dartmouth.
In May you will receive an email letting you know that the housing application is available. Additional information about housing for First-Year students, including housing locations and how roommate assignments are made is available on Dartmouth's Office of Residential Life website. In mid- to late-May, all members of the entering class will start to receive more details and information regarding New Student Orientation, housing, and academic choices.
The first day of classes is Monday, September 15, 2025. All students will be required to attend New Student Orientation before this date (see the NSO website for details). New Student Orientation includes arrival/move-in and First-Year Trips (if you choose to participate) as well as important, required programs that will introduce you to the Dartmouth community, its curriculum, and your classmates.
In mid- to late-May, all members of the entering class will start to receive more details and information regarding New Student Orientation, housing, and academic choices. The New Student Orientation website is a great general resource as well.
The college has provided a 2025-2026 Key Dates Academic Calendar.
Gap Year requests must be submitted by email to the Assistant to the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid by June 1. Detailed instructions for submitting a request are available on the Gap Year page.
The New Student Orientation (NSO) webpage will be your source of information regarding all things related to your transition to Dartmouth, including the date you should plan to arrive. In mid- to late-May, all members of the entering class will start to receive more details and information regarding New Student Orientation, housing, and academic choices. The New Student Orientation website is a great general resource as well.
The "Why Dartmouth" supplement was the hardest for me to write. How would I explain all the reasons I loved Dartmouth in 100 words? I chose Dartmouth because of how the people and campus made me feel. Dartmouth radiates excitement.
Why Dartmouth? I don't think it begins with the school—more so with who you want to be.
Why Dartmouth: a reflection as a sophomore
There has never been a single moment when I have not been proud to be a part of the wonderful community that comes with being a student here.
I want to share with you some of the most valuable questions I asked myself when I was deciding where to go to college.
From the time you commit to actually stepping foot on campus, you'll often hear the phrase "Welcome to the Dartmouth Family" - what does this actually mean and look like?
Decision day is just around the corner, and many of you are still considering your decision. I obviously chose Dartmouth, and I continue "choosing" Dartmouth for several reasons.
